LI-COR Biosciences is a leader in the design and manufacture of instrument systems for plant biology, biotechnology, and environmental research. LI-COR instruments for photosynthesis, carbon dioxide analysis, and light measurement are recognized world-wide for standard-setting innovation in plant science research and environmental monitoring. The company pioneered the development of infrared fluorescence labeling and detection systems for imaging, DNA sequencing, genotyping, and AFLP® for genomic research and discovery. Founded in 1971, the privately held company is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with subsidiaries near Frankfurt, Germany and in Cambridge, UK. LI-COR systems are used in over 100 countries and are supported by a global network of distributors.